Goldfields visitors urged to keep solvents locked away

Police have urged visitors to the Goldfields community of Leonora, in central Western Australia, to keep any solvents locked away to help in the fight against solvent sniffing.

The call comes after an incident in which a group of teenagers allegedly stole more than 30 cans of paint from a visiting contractor's ute.

Sergeant Ward Adamson from Leonora police says people visiting town need to be aware of the community's solvent abuse problem.

"We'd really ask people that are visiting our community if they have any paints or solvents in their vehicles, when they're staying at accommodation in town, if they can just ensure that it's secure and kept out of view, just for the safety of our young people," he said.

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